Former US pilot accused of trying to cut engines reaches plea agreement

Former US pilot accused of trying to cut engines reaches plea agreement

Curated from US news | The Guardian — Here’s what matters right now:

Joseph Emerson, ex-Alaska Airlines pilot, plans to enter guilty and no-contest pleas for his federal and state charges A former Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit is due to enter guilty and no-contest pleas in federal and state courts on Friday as part of agreements with prosecutors. Joseph Emerson reached the plea agreements because he wants to take responsibility for his actions and hopes to avoid further time behind bars, said his attorney, Noah Horst. Continue reading...

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Original reporting: US news | The Guardian

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